Healthcare IT Technician Certificate

The CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate demonstrates the skills to implement, deploy, and support Health Care IT Systems in a Clinical Setting.

The Healthcare IT Technician certificate is a new credential for IT professionals entering the fast growing field of Health Information Technology (HIT). CompTIA's Healthcare IT Technician certificate validates a basic understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, healthcare & IT terminology, computer hardware and software, network topologies, and how to best apply these skills in a modern medical practice. The Healthcare IT Technician certification exam also covers the latest HIPPA compliance issues, code of conduct policies, and best practices for storing, securing and backing up business-critical data.

Now is an ideal time to become a Healthcare IT Technician; according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, the healthcare IT job market will grow by 20% annually through 2018, making healthcare the fastest growing service sector for new IT jobs.

Earning your CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certificate is a distinctive first step toward a career in healthcare information technology. There are numerous training programs in health IT, as well as accredited college degrees and professional certificates that align with the Healthcare IT Technician certificate. Compare the top-rated healthcare IT training programs in the U.S. and online below.

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Skills Measured by Healthcare IT Technician Certification

Here are some of the key skills and knowledge areas covered in the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certificate:

• Healthcare IT Technician certified professionals can identify standard health care agencies, laws, and regulations.
• Healthcare IT Technician certified professionals can explain and classify HIPAA controls and compliance issues.
• CompTIA Healthcare IT Technicians can summarize regulatory rules of record retention, disposal and archiving.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can apply proper communication methods, e.g., email or VOIP, in the clinical workplace.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can identify commonly used information technology terms and technologies.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can setup basic computer network devices and apply basic configuration settings.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can install and configure hardware drivers and devices, e.g., badge scanners or cameras.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can identify various health care organizational structures and methods of operation.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can identify commonly used medical terms and devices from a range of clinical settings.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can identify and label different components of HL7, e-prescribing & billing interfaces.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can determine common medical interface problems and escalate when necessary.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can identify remote access methods, wireless security protocols & health data best practices.
• Healthcare IT Technicians can implement health care data backup procedures based on disaster recovery policies.
• Healthcare IT Technician certified professionals can identify common information security risks, e.g., spyware or phishing, and implement the appropriate prevention methods and countermeasures.

Download the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Exam Objectives for the complete HIT-001 certificate curriculum.

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CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Exam

Candidates must pass one exam to achieve the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certificate:

• CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate (exam code #HIT-001)

CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Exam Objectives | HIT-001

Healthcare IT Technician Exam Type: Computer based, Multiple-choice questions
Healthcare IT Technician Test Duration: 60 minutes
Healthcare IT Technician Exam Length: 75 questions
Healthcare IT Technician Exam Price: $102 USD
Healthcare IT Technician Passing Score: 650/900

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CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Prerequisites

• Required: No required prerequisites for the Healthcare IT Technician certificate exam
• Recommended: A+ Certification or 500 hours of hands-on IT experience, or equivalent training

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CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Training

Browse the top-rated accredited online degrees, professional certificates, and self-paced training courses matching the CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate and related career paths.

Accredited School	Health IT Training Program	Course Highlights & Certifications
Request More Info	Associate Degree in Health IT Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Associate Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	CAHIIM-Accredited Associate Degree ICD-9-CM Medical Coding Training AHIMA RHIT Certification Preparation Health Ins. & Reimbursement Training Health Information Regulatory Issues Healthcare Terminology & Acronyms 24/7 Access to Electronic Health Record (EHR) Lab Software for Self-Study Qualifies for AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician Certification (RHIT)
Request More Info	A.A.S. in Health Information Technology Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Associate Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	CAHIIM-Accredited Associate Degree AHIMA RHIT Certification Preparation U.S.A. Health Care System Overview Learn Intermediate ICD-9-CM Coding HCPCS and Ambulatory Care Coding Medical Insurance and Billing Skills Intro to Pathophysiology & Diseases Health Information Law and Ethics Pharmacology for Health Professionals Virtual Lab for Real-World Experience Qualifies for AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician Certification (RHIT)
Request More Info	Bachelor's Degree in Health Informatics Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Includes Certification Prep & Exams for: CIW Database Design Specialist CompTIA A+ Certification CAHIIM-Accredited Bachelor's Degree Courses Align with AHIMA Curriculum Advanced Health Informatics Training Coding & Reimbursement Methodologies Human Anatomy & Physiology Training Healthcare Legal & Ethical Considerations Healthcare Statistics & Research Training Health IT Systems Design & Management Learn Project Management & Leadership Qualifies for AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator Certification (RHIA)
Request More Info	B.S. in Health Information Management Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	CAHIIM-Accredited Bachelor's Degree Learn Diagnosis & Procedureal Coding CIS & Database Administration Training Healthcare Information Laws and Ethics Electronic Medical Record Management Health IT Budget Prep & Management Healthcare Terminology and Acronyms Healthcare IT Team Leadership Practices HIM Business & Management Concepts Qualifies for AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator Certification (RHIA)
Request More Info	Master's Degree in Health Informatics Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	CAHIIM-Accredited Master's Degree Advanced Education in Health Care Communication Systems Management Study Relevant Interpersonal, Organizational and Mass Communication Theories Health Informatics Team Leadership and Professional Development Training Health Care Information Security, Risk Assessment, and Pre-Emptive Actions Learn how to Successfully Manage Health Care IT Vendors and Suppliers Healthcare Social & Organizational Issues
Request More Info	Health Information Management Course Method: Online Training Degree Level: Non-Degree Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Health Information Management Concepts Nationwide Health Information Network Health Information System Life Cycles Numbering, Filing & Circulation Systems Collecting and Maintaining Health Data Patient Record & Documentation Issues Electronic Health Records System Evolution Clinical and Administrative Terminologies Online Training with Live Help & Support Course Fits Seamlessly with Allied School's Medical Coding, Medical Billing & Medical Administrative Assistant Programs

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CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate Jobs

CompTIA's Healthcare IT Technician certificate and related health informatics training will prepare you for a variety of job roles including:

• Health Information Technician: Browse and apply to Health Information Technician Jobs
• Registered Health Information Technician: Browse and apply to RHIT Job Openings
• Electronic Health Record Jobs: Browse and apply to Electronic Health Record Jobs
• Clinical Systems Analyst: Browse and apply to Clinical Systems Analyst Jobs
• Clinical Analyst Jobs: Browse and apply to Clinical Analyst Job Openings
• Medical Informatics Jobs: Browse and apply to Help Desk Technician Jobs
• Businesses and Hiring Managers: Post job openings and find candidates at a discount

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Healthcare IT Technician Related Certifications

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Cisco CCNA Certification

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Healthcare IT Technician Related Careers

• Health Information Technician
• Network Administrator
• Help Desk Technician

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